Assignment and Release of Margaret Murphy to Matthew Murphy of a lease of a ‘parcel of ground with the buildings thereon erected situate on the west side of Bow Street … lately in the possession of Patrick Warren … [which] are now called and known as numbers 43, 44, 45, 46, 47 Bow Street’ in Dublin. In consideration of £134 18s 6d and for the residue of the term of two hundred years specified in the original lease from Lucas Waring to Thomas Fallon dated 20 April 1842. With an insurance policy (and renewal receipt) from the National Assurance Company of Ireland relating to the said properties on Bow Street.
A clipping of a report on the assassination of Field Marshal Sir Henry Wilson by Irish republicans. The report is taken from ‘Country Life’ (1 July 1922).
A postcard view of Ashford Castle (referred to as 'Ashford House, Cong') situated on the Galway-Mayo border. The original caption refers to the purchase of the castle by Sir Benjamin Lee Guinness (1798-1868) in 1852. Reference is also made to the extensive renovation work carried out by Arthur Guinness, 1st Baron Ardilaun (1840-1915).
File of photographs of historic works of art (paintings and sculptures) probably compiled by Fr. Henry Anglin OFM Cap. for publication in 'The Capuchin Annual'. The file includes reproductions of mainly religious pieces by Michelangelo, Rembrandt and other old masters. Reproduction rights and copyright stamps are extant on the reverse of many of the prints.
Photocopies of articles on various subjects relating to the history of the Capuchins in Cork. The articles are taken from an unnamed local publication. The articles are illustrated. The article headings include: • Chapel at Blackamoor Lane, c.1771. • Chapel at Sober Lane, c.1756. • Holy Trinity Church / George Pain’s winning design for Father Mathew Memorial Church. • Memorial Chapel. • Callaghan’s Gates. • The Corn Exchange. • Father Mathew Memorial Tower. • John Hogan’s bust of Fr. Theobald Mathew OSFC. • Statue of William Crawford. • Funeral of Fr. Mathew. • St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Cork. • Fr. Arthur O’Leary OSFC The photocopies have been laminated and are extant in plastic sleeves.
Articles of contract of Fr. Cherubini Mazzini OSFC, Queen Street, with Joseph O’Reilly, 4 Anglesea Street, Cork, sculptor, for the work on the High Altar to be erected in Holy Trinity Church, Charlotte Quay, Cork. The contract refers to certain stipulations and conditions including the superintendence of Fr. Caesar Pascal OSFC over the work. The specification for the work is annexed to the contract which is to be completed for the total cost of £169. The specification outlines the design, ornamentation and materials to be used in the construction of the new altar. It also includes two small line drawings of the finials, designed by P.J. Scannell, 14 Douglas Street, which will support some of the statutes surrounding the altar.
Counterpart agreement between Patrick Pearse, Emily MacCarthy, and the Intermediate Board of Education regarding St. Enda’s School. Pearse is referred to as the ‘owner and manager’ of St Enda’s School. The agreement refers to the provision of ‘equipment and appliances for the practical teaching of The Natural and Experimental Sciences’. The document is signed by Patrick Pearse and the other parties to the agreement. The seal of the Board of Education is fixed to the document. Includes a schedule of payments to be made to the Intermediate Board of Education.
